Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced the extension of the Cuttack Bali Jatra 2023 by one day.
Instead of December 4, the fair will now end on December 5.
The announcement was made in view of the interest of the public, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.
The CM directed the district administration to take necessary steps in this regard.
The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) had earlier written to the CMO urging for extension of the fair by two days.
Notably, the annual Bali Jatra commenced on November 27 this year on the occasion of Kartika Purnima.